About the session:

Connect with the trans and gender diverse disabled community! A relaxed peer space where you can share experiences and make friends.

You do not need to have a diagnosis or NDIS plan to attend.
Face masks are mandatory and free N95 and K94 masks are provided.
This event is located at Kathleen Syme Library, the room is called Youth Space.
Weekly on a Tuesday at 5pm - 7pm.
Please register prior to the event to secure a spot.

What will happen?

This event is creating a relaxed peer support space where people can chat and exist together. There won’t be any official sitting in a circle and introducing ourselves, and our facilitators will be there to help you get what you want out of the session.

About the facilitator:

Ezra (he/they) is a disabled, trans, queer and neurodivergent peer support worker, facilitator and lived experience advocate.

Cost: This event is free for trans and gender diverse people with disability aged 16+

Accessibility

The venue is wheelchair accessible.
There are all gender accessible bathrooms.
A quiet room is available for a sensory break, prayer or meditation.
Conversation cards will be available to help you break the ice.
Communication cards (red, yellow and green cards) are available to support non/semi-verbal people to participate.
Facilitators are around to support you at any time.

If a taxi voucher would allow you to participate in our support group, please email affirmation@tgv.org.au and let us know.

Covid safety:

We acknowledge that COVID-19 has an ongoing impact on all members of our communities, especially our immunocompromised and disabled communities.

Below are the strategies we are implementing at this event to increase our COVID-19 safety and build a culture of community care.

Free N95 and K94 masks are available and wearing is mandatory - let’s keep each other safe!
Door will be opened when suitable
Hand sanitiser
Air Purification

What can you do to increase COVID-19 safety at our events?

Complete a COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test prior to attending any of our events.
Feel like you are coming down with a cold or flu? Please stay home and cancel your booking by emailing us.

This event is supported by City of Melbourne Libraries and Transgender Victoria.